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Series Cast Summary
Allison Janney | ... |
C.J. Cregg
(155 episodes, 1999-2006)
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John Spencer | ... |
Leo McGarry
(155 episodes, 1999-2006)
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Bradley Whitford | ... |
Josh Lyman
(155 episodes, 1999-2006)
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Martin Sheen | ... |
President Josiah Bartlet
(155 episodes, 1999-2006)
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Janel Moloney | ... |
Donna Moss
(150 episodes, 1999-2006)
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Richard Schiff | ... |
Toby Ziegler
(145 episodes, 1999-2006)
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Dulé Hill | ... |
Charlie Young
(137 episodes, 1999-2006)
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NiCole Robinson | ... |
Margaret Hooper
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(106 episodes, 1999-2006)
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Melissa Fitzgerald | ... |
Carol Fitzpatrick
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(102 episodes, 1999-2006)
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Rob Lowe | ... |
Sam Seaborn
(85 episodes, 1999-2006)
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Joshua Malina | ... |
Will Bailey
(80 episodes, 2002-2006)
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Stockard Channing | ... |
Abbey Bartlet
(69 episodes, 1999-2006)
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Kim Webster | ... |
Ginger
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(57 episodes, 1999-2006)
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Kris Murphy | ... |
Katie Witt
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(53 episodes, 1999-2005)
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Timothy Davis-Reed | ... |
Mark O'Donnell
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(52 episodes, 2000-2006)
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Mary McCormack | ... |
Kate Harper
(48 episodes, 2004-2006)
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William Duffy | ... |
Larry
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(47 episodes, 1999-2006)
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Peter James Smith | ... |
Ed
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(46 episodes, 1999-2006)
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Renée Estevez | ... |
Nancy
(44 episodes, 1999-2006)
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Charles Noland | ... |
Reporter Steve
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(43 episodes, 1999-2006)
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Devika Parikh | ... |
Bonnie
(41 episodes, 1999-2003)
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Jimmy Smits | ... |
Matthew Santos
(37 episodes, 2004-2006)
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Kristin Chenoweth | ... |
Annabeth Schott
(34 episodes, 2004-2006)
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Lily Tomlin | ... |
Deborah Fiderer
(34 episodes, 2002-2006)
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Mindy Seeger | ... |
Chris
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(34 episodes, 1999-2005)
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Kathryn Joosten | ... |
Dolores Landingham
(30 episodes, 1999-2002)
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Alan Alda | ... |
Senator Arnold Vinick
(28 episodes, 2004-2006)
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Timothy Busfield | ... |
Danny Concannon
(28 episodes, 1999-2006)
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Ivan Allen | ... |
News Anchor Roger Salier
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(27 episodes, 1999-2006)
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Elisabeth Moss | ... |
Zoey Bartlet
(25 episodes, 1999-2006)
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Mary-Louise Parker | ... |
Amy Gardner
(23 episodes, 2001-2006)
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Moira Kelly | ... |
Mandy Hampton
(22 episodes, 1999-2000)
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John Amos | ... |
Percy Fitzwallace
(22 episodes, 1999-2004)
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Gary Cole | ... |
Vice President Bob Russell
(22 episodes, 2003-2006)
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Karis Campbell | ... |
Ronna
(22 episodes, 2004-2006)
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Anna Deavere Smith | ... |
Nancy McNally
(20 episodes, 2000-2006)
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Tim Matheson | ... |
Vice President John Hoynes
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(20 episodes, 1999-2006)
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Randy Brooks | ... |
Arthur Leeds
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(20 episodes, 2000-2005)
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Ron Silver | ... |
Bruno Gianelli
(19 episodes, 2001-2006)
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Teri Polo | ... |
Helen Santos
(18 episodes, 2005-2006)
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Marlee Matlin | ... |
Joey Lucas
(17 episodes, 2000-2006)
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Steve Ryan | ... |
Secretary of Defense Miles Hutchinson
(16 episodes, 2003-2006)
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Matthew Del Negro | ... |
Bram Howard
(16 episodes, 2005-2006)
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Michael O'Neill | ... |
Secret Service Agent Ron Butterfield
(16 episodes, 1999-2006)
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Janeane Garofalo | ... |
Louise Thornton
(15 episodes, 2005-2006)
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Kathleen York | ... |
Andrea Wyatt
(15 episodes, 2000-2006)
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Bill O'Brien | ... |
Kenny Thurman
(15 episodes, 2000-2005)
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Thomas Kopache | ... |
Assistant Secretary of State Bob Slatterly
(14 episodes, 2001-2005)
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Bradley James | ... |
Secret Service Agent Donnie
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(13 episodes, 1999-2005)
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Penny Griego | ... |
Anchor #2
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(13 episodes, 1999-2006)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (2006) (United States) (tv)
- Bravo Cable (United States) (tv) (repeats)
- CTV Television Network (2006) (Canada) (tv)
- Sky One (2002) (United Kingdom) (tv) (original airing) (season 1)
- E4 (2004) (United Kingdom) (tv) (first run) (seasons 2-5)
- More4 (2006) (United Kingdom) (tv) (first run) (seasons 6-7)
- Channel 4 Television Corporation (2006) (United Kingdom) (tv) (re-runs) (seasons 1-4)
- Fox (2008) (Germany) (tv)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- HLN (2022) (United States) (tv)
- KANAALTWEE (2004) (Belgium) (tv)
- RTL Klub Televízió (2007) (Hungary) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (2003) (United States) (DVD) (season 1)
- Warner Home Video (2004) (United States) (DVD) (season 2)
- Warner Home Video (2004) (United States) (DVD) (season 3)
- Warner Home Video (2005) (United States) (DVD) (season 4)
- Warner Home Video (2005) (United States) (DVD) (season 5)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (United States) (DVD) (season 6)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (United States) (DVD) (season 7)
- Warner Home Video (2010) (Germany) (DVD) (season one)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Central Casting (extras casting)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (cranes, dollies and remote camera systems)
- Direct Tools & Fasteners (expendables)
- Keslow Camera (camera equipment provided by)
- Mattweb Music (music editing services)
- Pacific Studios II (chromatrans background)
- Paws for Effect (animals provided by)
- Playback Technologies (video playback)
- Sabron Payroll Services (payroll: orchestra)
- ShowBiz Enterprises (draperies)
- The PostWorks Lab (processing)
- Washington Source for Lighting (grip and lighting equipment) (washington, d.c.)
Storyline
Plot Summary |
Presidential advisers get their personal lives hopelessly tangled up with professional duties as they try to conduct the business of running a country. Fictional Democratic President Josiah "Jed" Bartlet suffers no fools, and that policy alienates many. He and his dedicated staffers struggle to balance the needs of the country with the political realities of Washington, D.C., working through two presidential terms that include countless scandals, threats and political scuffles, as well as the race to succeed Bartlet as the leader of the free world. Written by Jwelch5742 |
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Taglines | What is Next ? See more » |
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Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
Budget | $2,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
Trivia | Final project of John Spencer, who quit acting in movies to fully concentrate in his role as Leo McGarry (which earned him one Emmy and two SAG Awards). He then passed away of a heart attack during the final season. See more » |
Goofs | In a couple of instances, Secret Service agents are seen holding an umbrella for a protectee. In reality, Secret Service agents must keep their hands free at all times. See more » |
Movie Connections | Featured in The 52nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2000). See more » |
Soundtracks | West Wing Main Title See more » |
Crazy Credits | The special post-9/11 episode was broadcast without the regular opening credits. Instead, the episode began with the cast, out of character, speaking about the episode, followed by credits on a black screen. See more » |
Quotes |
Leo McGarry:
This guy's walkin' down a street when he falls in a hole. The walls are so steep he can't get out. A doctor passes by and the guy shouts up, "Hey you! Can you help me out?" The doctor writes a prescription, throws it down in the hole, and moves on. Then a priest comes along and the guy shouts up, "Father, I'm down in this hole; can you help me out?" The priest writes out a prayer, throws it down in the hole and moves on. Then a friend walks by. "Hey, Joe, it's me. Can ya help me out?" And the friend jumps in the hole. Our guy says, "Are ya stupid? Now we're both down here." The friend says, "Yeah, but I've been down here before and I know the way out. See more » |